Tender

Full removal of circa 80 poplar trees along Broad Drove, Yaxley. Price

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 08:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council involves a tender for the full removal of approximately 80 poplar trees along Broad Drove, Yaxley, as part of their farm estate maintenance, which is the largest of its kind in England and Wales. This open competition is designated under the services category, specifically targeting forestry and agricultural services. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 17th October 2025, with an enquiry deadline set for 10th October 2025. The procurement method is below threshold, allowing open competition, and submissions need to be made electronically via Pro Contract. The contract execution is scheduled to commence on 27th October 2025 and conclude by 28th November 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in forestry and agricultural services, particularly those possessing CHAS accreditation, given its strict requirement as part of the selection criteria. The project is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Business growth can be stimulated by engaging in contracts like these, providing substantial exposure and potential expansion within the public sector. With the emphasis on both price and quality as award criteria, enterprises with competitive pricing strategies and high-quality service offerings stand well-positioned to win.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Full removal of circa 80 poplar trees along Broad Drove, Yaxley. Price

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council's farm estate is 34,000 acres (13,400 ha) with 160 farm tenants it is the largest of its kind in England and Wales. This is a tender for the full removal of circa 80 poplar trees along Broad Drove, Yaxley. Price to include felling to ground level using fully operated mechanical felling equipment, haulage, fuel, labour and removal of all material from site - as indicated on site plan. Contractors submitting tenders will need to provide evidence that they possess CHAS accreditation (no alternatives acceptable).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a49b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060745-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

03400000 - Forestry and logging products

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
SARAH JANE GOODIER
Contact Email
sarah.goodier@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07826531023

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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